File Cabinets have various types of filing. The filing type is dependent upon the types or sizes or the documents to be filed. The two main filing types are vertical filing and lateral filing. Vertical filing is where files are stored in the drawer from front to back. Vertical file cabinets tend to be deeper than lateral file cabinets. Lateral filing is where files are stored from left to right. Lateral file cabinets tend to be wider than vertical cabinets and about as deep as a file folder is wide. Roll filing is where large documents, such as blueprints, are rolled and stored standing up or in slots. Flat filing is where documents are simply laid flat in the drawer.

A lateral file cabinet is designed for hanging files that are normally hung side-to-side rather than front-to-back. A vertical file cabinet is designed for hanging files to be stacked front-to-back. Some file cabinets come with versatile inserts that can be used either way.

This is a well designed, conventient piece for an office. I really like the four cross shelves. Holds printer paper, envelopes, stapler, hole punch, and other items that you need quickly in an organized manner.

We are a small nonprofit so budget and quality are important. We really like this piece of furniture. The compartments have many uses and we love the lateral file. We also got the hutch for it and its a nice piece keeping lots of items organized. Solid furniture!

It went together quickly and looks great. High quality drawer glides. Easy to level with the feet. The assembly instructions are 95% pictorial and so there were times when I was confused what to do. I figured it out eventually, but there are places where a few words could have saved me 5-10 minutes.